What's happening with the Nikon D850? (Page 3): If you can answer all three questions, get it and keep the 750. Can I afford it? Do I need it? Do I want it?

Feiertag Loc: British Columbia, Canada

If you can answer all three questions, get it and keep the 750.

Can I afford it?
Do I need it?
Do I want it?

mflowe Loc: Port Deposit, MD

Norm11 wrote:

Nikon through its resellers is now offering a $200 discount on the D850.
Either that means sales are slowing and they're trying to boost them, OR, they're coming out with another improved body, OR they're refocussing on the mirrorless market.

I've had my eye on the D850 since it was introduced (I am a D750 shooter). Should I go for the discounted price, which is still over $3K, or sit on my hordes of easily earned cash to see what's the next great thing?

Spending over $3000 on a camera is like spending $120 for a paintbrush. JMHO

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

Alans844 wrote:

I'm a 750 shooter too and really want that 850 or ... (show quote)

I rather doubt that an 860 is coming any time soon. I predict the DSLR has reached its ultimate zenith and improved versions will be sacrificed to the mirrorless line of Nikons, where there is a lot of room for improvement. The next "PRO" Nikon will be a mirrorless!

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

Norm11 wrote:

Nikon through its resellers is now offering a $200 discount on the D850.
Either that means sales are slowing and they're trying to boost them, OR, they're coming out with another improved body, OR they're refocussing on the mirrorless market.

I've had my eye on the D850 since it was introduced (I am a D750 shooter). Should I go for the discounted price, which is still over $3K, or sit on my hordes of easily earned cash to see what's the next great thing?

If you want the D850, and the price tag doesn't scare you, go for it! A new version may come, but it is difficult to predict when and how much different it will be from the D850. You will end up with a camera you will love, and have another excellent camera [the D750] as a second camera!

I had my eye on the D800 for a while, but was not ready to purchase. When the D810 came out, I switched to that one. Finally purchased it, have been very happy with it. The D850 came out soon after, but I did not regret purchasing the D810. My feeling was that this was enough camera for me, I was still learning how to use it, so rushing out to buy the next new best thing was foolish!

I would like to own the D850, and perhaps eventually I will. In the meantime I have a great camera to use, and will concentrate on increasing/improving my stable of lenses. That is how I approached moving from the D7000 [my first DSLR!] to the D810, so when I did buy it I was ready!

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Typically, when Nikon issues a new camera or lens, it is sold at MSRP. After sales slow a bit it is also normal to see some discounts, perhaps a lowered MSRP. In my recollection, the D850 was a very popular camera which took quite a while for production to catch up to demand. Although built on a different concept, the Z7 and Z6 seem to have stolen some of the show. As for a replacement, I wouldn't expect that for AT LEAST another year, if then. If you want one, buy one during the sale. (My ramblings only!) . Best of luck.

NCMtnMan Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC

What is it going to do to improve your photography? Has your skill gone beyond the capabilities of what you have? Would your horde of cash be better spent on better glass? Or do you have the money and you just want one because you want one?

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Feiertag wrote:

If you can answer all three questions, get it and keep the 750.

Can I afford it?
Do I need it?
Do I want it?

Once you solve the first question. The rest are pretty simple. I would say.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Norm11 wrote:

Nikon through its resellers is now offering a $200 discount on the D850.
Either that means sales are slowing and they're trying to boost them, OR, they're coming out with another improved body, OR they're refocussing on the mirrorless market.

I've had my eye on the D850 since it was introduced (I am a D750 shooter). Should I go for the discounted price, which is still over $3K, or sit on my hordes of easily earned cash to see what's the next great thing?

If you have the money, go for it. It's obvious you have researched your options.

Will the price go down more, probabbly. Is it either wait, only you can answer that. If you need to get rid of gas, go for it.

micyclebicycle

I got a factory refurbished D850 body on cyber Monday this year for 2,700.00. A great deal on a great camera.

Feiertag Loc: British Columbia, Canada

mas24 wrote:

Once you solve the first question. The rest are pretty simple. I would say.

That's the whole point. All three must be, a yes.

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

Feiertag wrote:

That's the whole point. All three must be, a yes.

Want more often than not far out weigths need

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Feiertag wrote:

That's the whole point. All three must be, a yes.

Nah...this is a hobby for most of us. Need is probably unprovable. Want and affordability are sufficient.

Feiertag Loc: British Columbia, Canada

larryepage wrote:

Nah...this is a hobby for most of us. Need is probably unprovable. Want and affordability are sufficient.

Nah....what if he is looking for a good backup camera. The need, fits the bill.

jmw44 Loc: Princeton, NJ USA

Brucej67 wrote:

I have the D850 and the Z6, these are two differen... (show quote)

Thank you. You confirmed what I surmised about the impossibility for the z system to work for BIF.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Feiertag wrote:

Nah....what if he is looking for a good backup camera. The need, fits the bill.

If it were based on need, I'd still be shooting with my D200 and 18-70mm variable aperture zoom. They still work perfectly and capture very nice photographs of my family, railroad subjects, and landscapes. But I am sure having a lot of fun with my newer full frame cameras and lenses. The night sky images, landscape panoramas, and other images that I can capture now are great, and I am having a lot of fun doing all of it. But there is no need anywhere in sight for these new things.